Porter

New Century Mazda; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Century Mazda in Alhambra, CA is seeking a dependable Lot Porter to support the Sales and Service teams by keeping the new and used car lots organized and moving vehicles to the correct departments.

The role requires reading and following instructions, clear communication, and a neat appearance; physical work including lifting heavy items and working outdoors. Shift may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Driver's License.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Parks vehicles in accordance with policy and under direction of Sales/Marketing to ensure that the lot is attractive to potential buyers.
• Assist Sales and Service Staff in moving vehicles to ensure efficient dealership operations.
• Responsible for adding and maintaining key tags and window stickers on all lot vehicles
• Drives vehicles to other dealerships for 'dealer swaps' or to other vendors as requested.
• May pick-up or deliever customers as requested using dealership vehicles.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reading & comprehension

Professional appearance

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Lot Porter assists both the Sales and Service Departments in maintaining the new and used car lots, and in transporting vehicles to appropriate departments for service and inventory control.

The Porter Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $16.50 and $20.00.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

Licenses

• Driver's License

Other

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Surroundings
  • move throughout the company facility for most of the shift.
  • spend time outdoors in the weather and elements.
  • spend time indoors in air-conditioned areas.
• Sitting
  • on a regular basis
• Standing
  • for prolonged periods
• Walking
  • for prolonged periods
• Bending, twisting and/or stooping
  • for prolonged periods
• Kneeling and/or Squatting
  • for prolonged periods
• Lifting
  • over 50 lbs
  • on a regular basis
• Reaching and/or lifting overhead
  • on a regular basis
• Climbing
  • stairs
• Repetitive hand/finger movement
  • for prolonged periods
• Grasping/grabbing with hands
  • for prolonged periods
• Pushing and Pulling
  • prolonged periods

Expectations

General Expectations

• Must be ableo to follow instructions and communicated effectively both orally and in writing.
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
• Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.
• Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company’s business.
• Follow lawful directions from supervisors.
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.
• Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.
• Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.
• Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.

Job-Specific Expectations

• Parks vehicles in accordance with policy and under direction of Sales/Marketing to ensure that the lot is attractive to potential buyers.
• Assist Sales and Service Staff in moving vehicles to ensure efficient dealership operations.
• Responsible for adding and maintaining key tags and window stickers on all lot vehicles
• Drives vehicles to other dealerships for 'dealer swaps' or to other vendors as requested.
• May pick-up or deliever customers as requested using dealership vehicles.